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Add 3/10 and 6/7

3/10 + 6/7 is 81/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    3/10 = 3 × 7/10 × 7 = 21/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    6/7 = 6 × 10/7 × 10 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/70 + 60/70 = 21 + 60/70 = 81/70
  5. So, 3/10 + 6/7 = 81/70
    In mixed form: 111/70

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